tojo70 said:
JayLarson said:
I think the officials will play a part in the game, if they call NDSU for holding on the outside of the offensive line even half the time that they do it, we will have a better chance in stopping their run game. Every game I have ever seen them play that get away with a ton of holding. If our offense can get us a lead right away in the game and we are ahead at halftime, I can see the Griz pulling off the upset. A big special teams play is also going to be needed.
I always find this to be interesting when people say it about the Bison. If one team is consistently holding and getting away with it. No matter which refs they have, no matter who they're playing. Well, figure out how they're doing it, and start teaching it. Because it's obviously NOT holding if it doesn't get called as often as people claim it happens. Hey, coaches if you think it's true, figure out what they're technique is. I think it's a technique that is taught. Can't be sure, but in watching many games over the last few years. I really think they have a unique style of blocking using leverage and time that they are able to control the defender.
I am assuming it is taught too, there is not way around it. So if it is indeed taught, holding is in violation of the rules, and most coaches are not going to teach something that is outside of the rules. So maybe only NDSU has a coaching staff that is coaching players on the art of holding. Sounds like a move Bill Belicheck would be proud of.
Looking back on last season, in all games, the lack of holding calls against the players blocking Zack, was laughable, I bet he was held on half the plays last season.
I am not trying to insinuate that NDSU is cheating by learning how to get away with holding, but the refs need to have it brought to their attention before, during, and probably after the game too!